B: System Of Government Flashcards
Name one branch or part of the government
• Congress
• Legislative
• President
• Executive
• The courts
• Judicial
What stops one branch of the government from becoming too powerful?
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of powers
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
The president
Who makes federal laws?
- Congress
- Senate and House (of Representitives)
What are two parts of the U.S. Congress?
The Senate and the House (of Representatives)
How many U.S. senators are there?
100
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
6
Who is one of your states U.S. senators now?
Mark Kelly
Kirsten Sinema
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
We elect a U.S. Representative for how many years?
2
Name your U.S. Representative.
Paul Gosar
Who does a US senator represent?
All people of the state.
Why do some states have more Representatives than other states?
Because of the states population
We elect a President for how many years?
4
In what month do we vote for the president?
November